Aladdin Introduces Secure eToken-Based Provisioning for Cisco Integrated Services Routers

New, cost-saving router provisioning offering significantly reduces implementation costs and increases security through Aladdin eToken technology

CHICAGO, February 15, 2005 - Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALDN), today announced that it will offer customers and partners an eToken USB Key and Token Management System which provides a new, highly secure way to provision Cisco integrated services routers. Aladdin eToken provides fully automated, token-based router provisioning system designed specifically to decrease deployment costs while increasing security.

The provisioning system enables the loading of router configuration data such as boot-strap information, keys and other sensitive information directly into the eToken. This new offering brings added security and convenience while reducing internet service provider's (ISP's) and customer's implementation costs, previously requiring manual handling and configuration of each router.

Additionally, once a router has been provisioned, the Aladdin eToken key can be used for a variety of other security applications such as VPN access, web access and PC logon, enabling organizations to experience enhanced network security as an added, unlimited benefit. For additional details on other supported security applications please refer to: http://www.Aladdin.com/etoken/default.asp.

"The eToken-based secure provisioning adds yet another layer to our long lasting relationship with Cisco," said Avishai Ziv, vice president for business development at Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "Customers of Cisco integrated service routers can now enjoy two significant values eToken provides: mobility and enhanced security."

"Customers are demanding highly secure and easy to use systems and the combination of Cisco's new integrated services routers, and eToken-based provisioning can provide that," said Adrian Amelse, senior director of the Cisco Systems Security Technology Group. "The new Cisco integrated services routers build upon the Cisco Self-Defending network security strategy by integrating security features directly into the network infrastructure, dramatically improving the network's ability to identify, prevent and adapt to threats."

About Aladdin eToken

Aladdin eToken provides cost-effective strong user authentication and password management solutions. It provides enhanced security and ensures safe information access; improved password and ID management; and secure mobility of digital credentials/certificates and keys.

About the size of an average house key, the award-winning Aladdin eToken is easy to use and highly portable, providing users with powerful authentication by requiring something they have, the tamper-proof eToken, and something they know, a PIN. It is used for secure network logon, secure VPN, Web Sign-On, Simple Sign-On, secure email, and numerous other applications. eToken is available in smart card and USB form factors featuring proximity capabilities and one-time password technology.

The Aladdin Token Management System (TMS) enables the deployment, provisioning and maintenance of security Tokens, Smartcards and ID Badges within an organization. In addition, TMS offers seamless, and reliable management for Enterprise security services combining both PKI and non-PKI systems. For more information, visit http://www.Aladdin.com/eToken.

About Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Aladdin (Nasdaq:ALDN) has been a leading innovator in digital security since 1985, focusing on solutions for Software Digital Rights Management and Enterprise security. Serving thousands of customers worldwide, Aladdin products include the USB-based eToken™ device for strong user authentication, password management and protection against identity theft; the eSafe® integrated content security solution that proactively protects networks against blended threats, including malicious, inappropriate and nonproductive Internet-borne content; and the HASP® family of hardware- and software-based products that flexibly protect, license and distribute software and intellectual property. Visit the Aladdin Web site at http://www.Aladdin.com.

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